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Top takeaways from Des Moines' $11.5M budget cut proposal

The budget proposals are a starting point as Des Moines contends with a $12 million budget deficit in fiscal year 2028, Mayor Connie Boesen said.

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Des Moines Register· Aug 27, 12:01 PMTop takeaways from Des Moines' $11.5M budget cut proposal

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